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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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