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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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