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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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