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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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