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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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