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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of 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 electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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