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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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