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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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