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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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