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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part 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. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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