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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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