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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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