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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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