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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching 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 participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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