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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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