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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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