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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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