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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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