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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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