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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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