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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of 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 learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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