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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive 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 stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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