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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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