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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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