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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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