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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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