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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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