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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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