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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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