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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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