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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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