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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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