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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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