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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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