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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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