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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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