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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student 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 technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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