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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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