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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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