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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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