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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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