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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the education 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 we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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