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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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