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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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