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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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