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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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