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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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