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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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