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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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