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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling 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 ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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