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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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