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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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