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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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