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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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