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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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