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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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