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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. 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. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured 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 students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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