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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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