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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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