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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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