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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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