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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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