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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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