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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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