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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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