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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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