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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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