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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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