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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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