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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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