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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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