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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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