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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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