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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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