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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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