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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? 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 and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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