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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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