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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the 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 participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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