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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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