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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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