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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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