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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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