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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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