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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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