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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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