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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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