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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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