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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the 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 participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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