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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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