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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner 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 distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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