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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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