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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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