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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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