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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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