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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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