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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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