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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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