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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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