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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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