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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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