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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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