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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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