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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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