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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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