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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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