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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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