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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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