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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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