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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner 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 online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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