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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. 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. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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