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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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