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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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