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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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