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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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