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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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