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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the 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 organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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