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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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