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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about 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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