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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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