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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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