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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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