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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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