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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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