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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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