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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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