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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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