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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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