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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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