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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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