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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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