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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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