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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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