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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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