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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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