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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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