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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling 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 assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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