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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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