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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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