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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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