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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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