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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online 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 educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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