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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling 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 ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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