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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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