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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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