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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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