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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by 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 organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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