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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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