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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training 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 stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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