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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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