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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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