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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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