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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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