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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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