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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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