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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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