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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the 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 organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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