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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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