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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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