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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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