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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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