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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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