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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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