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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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