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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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