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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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