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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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