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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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