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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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