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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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