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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training 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 ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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