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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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