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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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