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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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