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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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