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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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