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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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