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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in 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. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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