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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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