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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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