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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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