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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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