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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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