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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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