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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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