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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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