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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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