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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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