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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively 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 institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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