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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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