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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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