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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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