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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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