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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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