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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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