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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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