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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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