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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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