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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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