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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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