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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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