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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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