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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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