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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers 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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