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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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