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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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