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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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