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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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