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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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