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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses 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. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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