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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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