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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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