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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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