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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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