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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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