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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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