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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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