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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually 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. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important 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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