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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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