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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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