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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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