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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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