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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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