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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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