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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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