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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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