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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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