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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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