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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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