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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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