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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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