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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education 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 institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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