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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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