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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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