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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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