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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively 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 ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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