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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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