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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the 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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