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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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