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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the 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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