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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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