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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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