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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers 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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