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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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