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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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