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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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