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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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