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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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