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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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