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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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