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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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