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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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