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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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