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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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