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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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