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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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