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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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