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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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