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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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