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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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