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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. 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. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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