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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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