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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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