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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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