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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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