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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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