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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring 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 book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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