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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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