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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for 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 learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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