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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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