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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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