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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines 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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