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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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