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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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