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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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