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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor 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 e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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