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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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