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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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