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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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