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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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