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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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