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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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