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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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