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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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