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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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