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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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