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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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