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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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