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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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