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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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