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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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