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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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