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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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