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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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