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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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