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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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