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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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