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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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