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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important 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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