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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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