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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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