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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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