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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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