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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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