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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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