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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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