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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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