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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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