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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major 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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