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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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