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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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