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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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