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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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