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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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