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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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