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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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