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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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