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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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