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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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