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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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