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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores 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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