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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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