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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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