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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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