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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? 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 to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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