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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving 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 guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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