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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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