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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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