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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies 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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