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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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