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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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