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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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