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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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