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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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