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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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