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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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