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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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