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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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