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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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