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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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