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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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