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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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