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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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