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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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