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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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