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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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