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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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