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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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