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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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