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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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