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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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