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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by 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 organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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