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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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