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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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