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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure 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 stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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