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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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