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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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