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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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