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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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