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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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