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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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