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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive 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 stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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