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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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