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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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