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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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