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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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