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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. 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 online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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