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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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