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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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