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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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