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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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