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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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