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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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