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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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