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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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