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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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