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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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