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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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