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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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