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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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