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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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