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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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