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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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