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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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