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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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