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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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