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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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