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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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