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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by 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 stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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