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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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