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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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