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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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