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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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