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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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