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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes 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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