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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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