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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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