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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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