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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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