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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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