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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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