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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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