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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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