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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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