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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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