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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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