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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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