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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? 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 and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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