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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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