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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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