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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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