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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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