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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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