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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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