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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major 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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