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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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