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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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