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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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