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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by 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 stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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