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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. 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 MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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