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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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