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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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