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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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