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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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