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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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