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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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