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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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