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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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