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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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