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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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