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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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