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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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