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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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