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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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