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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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