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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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