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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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