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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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