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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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