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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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