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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses 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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