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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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