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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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