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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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