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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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