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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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