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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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