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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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