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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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