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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner 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 learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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