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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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