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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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