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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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