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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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