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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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