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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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