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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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