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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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