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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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