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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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