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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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