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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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