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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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