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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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