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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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