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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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