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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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