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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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