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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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