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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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