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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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