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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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