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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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