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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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