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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes 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. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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