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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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