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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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