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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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