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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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