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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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