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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching 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 stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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