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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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