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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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