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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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