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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? 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 and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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