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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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