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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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