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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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