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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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