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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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