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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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