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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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