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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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