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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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