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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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