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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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