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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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