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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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