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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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