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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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