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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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