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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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