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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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