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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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