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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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