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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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