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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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