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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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