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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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