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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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