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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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