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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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