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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction 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 make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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